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If the Trump administration continues targeting DEI in science and seeking to slash funding, American science will look fundamentally different.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube. From roasted to mashed, Milk Street gives potatoes a makeover! Christopher Kimball visits Turkiye, where he learns a recipe for cheesy Turkish Mashed Potatoes. Then, Wes Martin prepares Patatas Bravas, sharing tips for getting perfect crispy potatoes without deep-frying. Finally, Rosemary Gill brings out the spice with Suya-Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Tomato-Chili Relish.

The Old Globe invites friends and families from San Diego and beyond to celebrate the theatre’s longest resident playwright, William Shakespeare, with the Globe’s annual AXIS Event Happy Birthday, Mr. Shakespeare! on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Globe’s outdoor Copley Plaza in Balboa Park. The Bard’s birthday—his 461st!—is an exciting and festive occasion to celebrate his countless contributions to arts and culture around the world. The festivities will be hosted by our very own Arts Engagement Producer Eric Hagen and Natasha Harris and will include Shakespearean monologues and scenes performed by M.F.A. students from The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program, a fight choreography demonstration and workshop led by Ben Cole, a curated vinyl DJ set from Stevie Ortega accompanied with live instrumentals, an interactive performance and tap dance workshop by DrumatiX, and a crafts station for kids of all ages to enjoy. Plus, all attendees are invited to join in the “Happy Birthday” sing-along celebration with cupcakes. This event is free and open to everyone who wishes to attend. The Old Globe on Facebook / Instagram

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Geneva Sunday for talks with Ukraine and its European allies on the latest U.S.-proposed peace plan for the war-torn country.

NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.

This week the lore-rich, genre-smashing, entirely anonymous hard-rock band Sleep Token lands its first-ever No. 1 album. Elsewhere, on the Hot 100 singles chart, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" registers a 13th consecutive week at No. 1.

AB 1340 would let California ride-hailing drivers collectively bargain for improved pay and benefits. Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.

President Trump says one part of the answer to homelessness is civil commitment and forced medical care. Some Democrats agree.

Emma Stone shaved her head for Bugonia — would you? A recent publicity stunt offered free tickets to moviegoers willing to shave it all off in the lobby of a Culver City, Calif., theater.